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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

This slow cooker pulled pork is made with boneless pork shoulder seasoned with a smoky spice rub, cooked low and slow with BBQ sauce, broth, garlic, and a splash of Worcestershire. It’s juicy, flavorful, and ideal for easy weeknight meals or feeding a hungry crowd.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion
  • 6 lbs boneless pork shoulder or chuck roast or two smaller roasts
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 Tbsp liquid smoke optional
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves pressed
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Chop the onion and place it in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Combine salt, pepper, and paprika, rub it onto the pork roast.
  3. Place pork on top of the onions.
  4. Mix broth, BBQ sauce, liquid smoke, Worcestershire, brown sugar, and garlic. Pour over the pork.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours until fork-tender.
  6. Transfer pork to a bowl, remove fat, and shred.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/slow-cooker-pulled-pork/

Notes

  • Pork shoulder is the best cut for pulled pork thanks to its marbling and texture.
  • You can use a meat thermometer—the pork should hit 190–205°F internally when it’s ready to shred.
  • Leftover pulled pork freezes beautifully for future meals.